“ ‘ “I say that it is too soon after declaring myself for Louis XVIII to break my vow in behalf of the ex-emperor.” This answer was too clear to permit of any mistake as to his sentiments. “General,” said the president, “we acknowledge no King Louis XVIII , or an ex-emperor, but his majesty the emperor and king, driven from France, which is his kingdom, by violence and treason.”

“ ‘ “Excuse me, gentlemen,” said the general; “you may not acknowledge Louis XVIII , but I do, as he has made me a baron and a field-marshal, and I shall never forget that for these two titles I am indebted to his happy return to France.”